Laura Loomer described Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon and four other prominent Black women using the word “ghetto” and a gendered slur, said the stereotype exists, and later defended the wording as an accurate description of Nixon’s conduct, race, and ideology. Nixon and political figures and commentators across party lines called the remarks racist, sexist, degrading, offensive, or vile. The dispute concerns whether Loomer’s stated political criticism can be separated from the racial and gender stereotypes used in the original and follow-up statements.
A deleted November 2018 post attributed to New York City tenant official Cea Weaver said, “Impoverish the white middle class. Homeownership is racist / failed public policy.” The wording resurfaced after Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Weaver to lead the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. Critics called the language racist, extreme, or disqualifying; defenders emphasized Weaver’s tenant-advocacy record and argued that the backlash served real-estate interests. Weaver expressed regret for some old wording without specifically retracting this sentence.
Latest evidence
Recent events
Defended or excused
Addressed record
On November 19, 2018, Cea Weaver posted: “Impoverish the white middle class. Homeownership is racist / failed public policy.”
“I love her so much. Beast mode. She’s awesome.”
Speaker capacity
Political livestreamer and commentator
Editorial rationale
The timing and wording show celebration of Weaver in direct response to the statement, although Piker did not present a detailed policy defense.
Mamdani defended Weaver’s record of standing up for tenants across New York City and state.
“Cea Weaver has worked tirelessly to address the housing crisis, protect tenants from bad landlords, and to win a city where no one has to choose between a roof over their head or staying in the place they love. NY is lucky to have her serving in city government.”
Speaker capacity
Political adviser and former senior adviser to Mamdani’s mayoral campaign
Editorial rationale
This is an affirmative defense of Weaver and her appointment in the midst of the controversy.
